35 great indie fashion shops in Houston

Chron.com staff

Go on an all-day shopping spree while avoiding the crowds and department stores.

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SAM & LILLI

The brainchild of Lee Ellis, known for restaurant concepts such as Liberty Kitchen, this reclaimed-wood-wrapped West Ave shop has been open for less than a year, but isn't short on cachet. In the West Coast and warehouse-y feeling space, contemporary and casual lines for men and women are on offer, along with a nice selection of designer denim. New for fall: Textile by Elizabeth and James, Ace & Jig, Tibi, Whitney Eve, Heather and Organic by John Patrick. Sam & Lilli also will exclusively sell Vince for men. 2800 Kirby, Suite A-133, 713-942-9520; samandlilli.com.

Dave Rossman/For the Houston Chronicle

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SAM & LILLI

The brainchild of Lee Ellis, known for restaurant concepts such as Liberty Kitchen, this reclaimed-wood-wrapped West Ave shop has been open for less than a year, but isn't short on cachet. In the West Coast and warehouse-y feeling space, contemporary and casual lines for men and women are on offer, along with a nice selection of designer denim. New for fall: Textile by Elizabeth and James, Ace & Jig, Tibi, Whitney Eve, Heather and Organic by John Patrick. Sam & Lilli also will exclusively sell Vince for men. 2800 Kirby, Suite A-133, 713-942-9520; samandlilli.com.